Plastic chain guard / cover

walty87 · May 24th, 2013, 06:09 PM

Who uses it? I'm debating not using mine.

I really don't think that this flimsy piece of plastic will stop the chain from doing damage if the chain flies off.

Only trouble I see is maybe riding with a passenger, the passengers foot will be pretty close to the chain. Or if one was to go down and have the bike lay on you...

Also chain lube will be everywhere...

az3200 · May 24th, 2013, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by walty87

Who uses it? I'm debating not using mine.

I really don't think that this flimsy piece of plastic will stop the chain from doing damage if the chain flies off.

Only trouble I see is maybe riding with a passenger, the passengers foot will be pretty close to the chain. Or if one was to go down and have the bike lay on you...

Also chain lube will be everywhere...

I'm sure even the flimsy plastic would be better than nothing...But my pregen doesn't have one on there and it hasn't been an issue riding 2-up yet. I like the way it looks better without it. The pregen guards are pretty ugly..

walty87 · May 24th, 2013, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by az3200

I'm sure even the flimsy plastic would be better than nothing...But my pregen doesn't have one on there and it hasn't been an issue riding 2-up yet. I like the way it looks better without it. The pregen guards are pretty ugly..

How long you been riding without it?

Reswob · May 24th, 2013, 06:54 PM

Take a look at the underside of the chain cover. Clearly it's purpose is to stop all that chain gunk from getting flung on your leg. I'd leave it there!

Motofool · May 24th, 2013, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by walty87

........I really don't think that this flimsy piece of plastic will stop the chain from doing damage if the chain flies off.....

It can't do that, but it protects the chain from water and mud thrown down by the front of the tire.

KawiKid860 · May 25th, 2013, 03:42 PM

I went like a week without a chain cover on my 500 and there is still grease splattered on the underside of the tail. That was about a year and a half ago too so... I've scrubbed it pretty good several times too. So unless you like a lot of clean up, keep it.

az3200 · May 25th, 2013, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by walty87

How long you been riding without it?

since i've had the bike, almost 8k miles ago. I use the dupont chain lube from walmart. It's not thick and it dries almost like a wax. I haven't had any issues of gunk under my fairings or on my pants.

Apex · May 25th, 2013, 06:29 PM

Get a shop to make a brushed aluminum cover (or get it color matched). That would look great on a newer ninjette.

choneofakind · May 25th, 2013, 07:30 PM

I've gone with/without a plastic piece over my chain for the last couple thousand miles. No chain lube to report here.

Jono · May 26th, 2013, 09:34 AM

I took mine off both my bikes. Mainly for looks. And it saves a few seconds when I clean/lube my chain. Very little gunk fly up.

KawiKid860 · May 28th, 2013, 02:01 AM

So you guys don't have fling with the DuPont lube? I use that now instead of whatever I had before which flung A LOT. I guess the 500 likes to vibrate screws loose because its fallen off before and only has one left now lol but maybe I'll just let it fall off this time

NathanUc · May 28th, 2013, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by KawiKid860

So you guys don't have fling with the DuPont lube? I use that now instead of whatever I had before which flung A LOT. I guess the 500 likes to vibrate screws loose because its fallen off before and only has one left now lol but maybe I'll just let it fall off this time

Good ol' parallel twins. Even my 250r used to vibrate screws loose over time (ones correctly torqued). Eventually, I was using a bit of blue loctite on everything.

subxero · May 28th, 2013, 05:58 AM

I saw a used new gen in Pennsylvania the other day with a checkered steel plate chain guard. I can't say it looked good but it was different

CZroe · June 25th, 2014, 05:32 PM

I have a hugger to help with fling from the tire but the PJ1 Blue lube flings all over my pretty blue undertail and blue rims.

nickjpass · June 25th, 2014, 05:35 PM

I keep mine there, because the chain guard prevents or at least I think it should prevent it from flying at me while riding if it were to break. I believe that's the actual purpose?

May 24th, 2013, 06:09 PM	#1
walty87 ninjette.org guru Name: andrew Location: oakdale california Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 ninja 250 Posts: 296	Plastic chain guard / cover Who uses it? I'm debating not using mine. I really don't think that this flimsy piece of plastic will stop the chain from doing damage if the chain flies off. Only trouble I see is maybe riding with a passenger, the passengers foot will be pretty close to the chain. Or if one was to go down and have the bike lay on you... Also chain lube will be everywhere...

May 24th, 2013, 06:54 PM	#4
Reswob ninjette.org sage Name: Josh Location: Richmond VA Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Triumph Bonneville Black Posts: 627	Take a look at the underside of the chain cover. Clearly it's purpose is to stop all that chain gunk from getting flung on your leg. I'd leave it there! __________________________________________________ '08 Bonneville Black sold->'08 Ninja 250R \| OES Swingarm Spools \| EBC HH brake pads \| reflector delete \| no-cut brake light modulator \| DIY fender eliminator

May 25th, 2013, 06:29 PM	#8
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	Get a shop to make a brushed aluminum cover (or get it color matched). That would look great on a newer ninjette. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

June 25th, 2014, 05:35 PM	#15
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	I keep mine there, because the chain guard prevents or at least I think it should prevent it from flying at me while riding if it were to break. I believe that's the actual purpose? __________________________________________________

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KawiKid860 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Murphey Location: Eastern Washington Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Honda 919, 2004 Ninja 500R NAKED Posts: A lot.	I went like a week without a chain cover on my 500 and there is still grease splattered on the underside of the tail. That was about a year and a half ago too so... I've scrubbed it pretty good several times too. So unless you like a lot of clean up, keep it.

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choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	I've gone with/without a plastic piece over my chain for the last couple thousand miles. No chain lube to report here.

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May 28th, 2013, 02:01 AM	#11
KawiKid860 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Murphey Location: Eastern Washington Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Honda 919, 2004 Ninja 500R NAKED Posts: A lot.	So you guys don't have fling with the DuPont lube? I use that now instead of whatever I had before which flung A LOT. I guess the 500 likes to vibrate screws loose because its fallen off before and only has one left now lol but maybe I'll just let it fall off this time

May 28th, 2013, 05:58 AM	#13
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